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Saudi Arabia Executes Two Brothers Amid Ongoing Concerns Over Fair Trials …………………… Saudi authorities executed two Saudi nationals on Tuesday, in a case that has drawn renewed scrutiny over the kingdom’s judicial practices and use of anti-terrorism laws. The Ministry…

Saudi authorities arrest over 460 for violating Hajj entry rules in Holy Makkah Saudi authorities have intercepted 436 unauthorized Hajj groups and arrested 462 individuals for attempting to smuggle pilgrims into Makkah, according to the Ministry of Interior. Security forces…

Over 1.5 Million Foreign Pilgrims Participate in Hajj Amid Intense Heat in Saudi Arabia —————————— More than 1.5 million foreign pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, according to a spokesperson from the Saudi Ministry of…

Saudi Arabia blocks over 269,000 unauthorized Hajj pilgrims Saudi authorities have stopped more than 269,000 people without permits from entering Mecca ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, officials announced Sunday. The move is part of a wider crackdown aimed at…

Saudi Arabia to Deploy AI-Enhanced Firefighting Drone “Falcon” During Hajj for First Time ————————————- For the first time, Saudi Civil Defense will deploy the AI-powered firefighting and rescue drone “Falcon” during this year’s Hajj, Arab News reported. Designed for high-altitude…

Saudi Arabia uses AI to accommodate Hajj pilgrims ———————- Saudi Arabia is leveraging smart technologies and AI-driven platforms to support nearly two million pilgrims during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, Middle East Monitor reported. Authorities introduced several digital services to enhance…

In a historic shift, Saudi Arabia will permit limited alcohol sales in 2026—ending a 73-year prohibition—as part of preparations for Expo 2030 and the FIFA World Cup 2034, The Economic Times reported. The policy, aligned with Crown Prince Mohammed bin…

Saudi officials announced on Monday that over one million Hajj pilgrims from abroad have arrived in the Kingdom as preparations continue for this year’s annual pilgrimage to Mecca, Al Arabia reported. At a news conference about the Hajj season preparations,…

A new exhibition dedicated to the history of the Kaaba has been launched in Mecca to coincide with the 2025 Hajj season, Iqna reported. The “First House” exhibition, inaugurated by the General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque…

Saudi authorities arrested 13,118 individuals in one week for breaching residency, labor, and border regulations, Saudi-based Arab News reported on Saturday. According to the report, 8,150 were held for residency violations, 3,344 for illegal border crossings, and 1,624 for labor-related…